One of the resorts located in the Stavropol Territory of the Russian Federation keeps sad memories of the death of the greatest Russian poet, Mikhail Lermontov, in a duel. Therefore, walking around Pyatigorsk is either an inspection of local natural attractions, or a trip to places associated with the life and work of the genius of Russian literature.
Walks in the literary Pyatigorsk
Do not think that only Lermontov left traces of his stay in Pyatigorsk. Other Russian musicians, artists, and writers were also associated with this beautiful resort city. Therefore, now one of the most popular excursion routes is "Literary Pyatigorsk".
Of course, you can try and independently inspect the places where the actions of famous Russian and Soviet novels and stories took place. But it is much more interesting to do all this with one of the all-knowing Pyatigorsk guides. During a fascinating journey around the city, many secrets will be revealed both from M. Lermontov's novel "A Hero of Our Time" and the bestseller by Ilf and Petrov "Twelve Chairs".
From "Flower Garden" to "Failure"
It is these unusual names that were given to the microdistricts of Pyatigorsk, around which the whole resort life in this region was built.
The Flower Garden is a favorite starting point for many city excursions. Here there is a complete immersion in the wonderful world of southern nature, acquaintance with exotic trees, shrubs and flowers. And then comes the turn of acquaintance with historical monuments, cultural sights, literary points, myths and legends of the city. Many excursion routes end at the lake with the symbolic name Proval, next to which there is a beautiful cave, nature again puts the final point in acquaintance with Pyatigorsk.
It is clear that the notorious Mount Mashuk, at the foot of which the duel of the Russian poet and officer Martynov took place, is also on the list of the most visited places in Pyatigorsk. Now the Emanuelevsky Park is located here, the so-called Lermontov's grotto is equipped in a natural cave.
For tourists, there is also an ascent to Mount Mashuk, from which unique panoramas of the Caucasus Mountains open. For the convenience of travelers, a cable car is provided, so guests have to spend their main efforts not on overcoming the mountain slopes, but on admiring the scenery.
